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FG51 ZVF

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,606 mi
Last recorded52,606 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 ZVF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 52,606 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2015 52,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 47,632 miles

front pads worn close to holding clips

Pass 8 May 2013 41,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre just starting to crack slightly on edge

washer fluid starting to jellify

Fail 8 May 2013 41,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre just starting to crack slightly on edge

washer fluid starting to jellify

Pass 11 May 2012 36,965 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 36,965 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,307 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2010 30,226 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,672 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 29,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,308 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,814 miles

slight leak at power steering return pipe, at rack

surface corrosion on main front to rear steel brake pipes at rear

Fail 12 Nov 2007 26,814 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/side front brake binding slightly

slight leak at power steering return pipe, at rack

surface corrosion on main front to rear steel brake pipes at rear

Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,532 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 25,532 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

n/side front tyre wearing inner edge

o/side front tyre close to wear limit on inner edge

signs of slight oil leak from power steering pipe at rack

Fail 13 Nov 2006 25,518 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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FG51 ZVF is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 55,490 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG51 ZVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG51 ZVF registered?

FG51 ZVF is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is FG51 ZVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 ZVF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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